In 2007 Grigol Robakidze University started accomplishment of a new, essentially different project in Georgian reality.
This project is one more practical revelation of the integration in the European educational space what, on its turn, greatly raises the educational standards of our university.
The scheme of the project is as follows:
The first stage – students study at Grigol Robakidze University.
The second stage – on the final year students continue studying at the International Business
School in Budapest (http://www.ibs-b.hu) on the bases of the credits accumulated at Grigol
Robakidze University.
The third stage – students get the Academic Degree and a Diploma of Oxford Brookes
University and the Academic Degree and diploma of Grigol Robakidze University.
Mechanism
Oxford Brookes University and the International Business School in Budapest have the agreement according to which the International Business School accomplishes the educational programmes of Oxford Brookes University which are monitored by the latter.
On its turn, the International Business School, with the agreement of Oxford Brookes University, considered and approved the educational programmes of Grigol Robakidze University on the basis of which the partnership agreement was signed with our university.
To be more precise:
a) Partnership of the first level – Oxford-Budapest
b) Partnership of the second level - Oxford-Budapest-Tbilisi
Scheme
a) Grigol Robakidze University starts and accomplishes teaching
On its basis:
b) The international Business School in Budapest will complete teaching
On its basis:
c) Oxford Brookes University awards the Academic Degree (MSc) and a Diploma. At the same time Grigol Robakidze University awards the Academic Degree (MBA) and a Diploma.
Basis
The project fully meets the requirements of the Bologna process which encourages such kinds of projects as it contributes to quick rising of the educational standard of young universities up to level of classical, well-known universities. It is noteworthy that the Business School has implemented the similar project in Moscow and Sweden.
Which academic degree can you get with this project?
1. Business Studies – BABS
2. International Business Relations – BAIBR
3. Finance and Accounting – BAFIN
4. Travel and Tourism Management - BATTM
Major priority of the project
Students will gain the qualification of the European standard and be awarded the Academic Degree and a Diploma of Oxford Brookes University with minimal financial expenses.
Tuition in Hungary is financed by the University, accommodation, living expenses and travel – by a student.
Major result
Green light on the labour market of Georgia and Europe.
Example:
In 2007-2008, II level Master’s programme student David Kvinikadze left for Hungary within the scope of this project who successfully completed the course in International Business.
During his studying period, David Kvinikadze participated in International Business Strategy Game (over 200 higher educational institutions of the world participate in this Game), where he occupied IV place and received the corresponding certificate.
Being a student, he received several offers from the leading companies of Europe. Among them was the strongest Broadcast Communication Company where David is still working.